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Post by brux on Oct 2, 2017 7:43:28 GMT -6
PHASE ONE IS COMPLETE! My gut tells me that's probably not a good thing, that workouts are just going to get harder, but we're 1/3 of the way done. Week 5 starts tomorrow, Tuesday 10/3. Just making this thread for people who want to read ahead and/or work out in the ungodly morning hours tomorrow. Workout Guide for Week 5: s3.amazonaws.com/thinkific-import/47712/Guide_BBMC5_Week5-1493940986965.pdfHere's the YouTube link for Day 29 Upper Body Workout Day:
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Post by brux on Oct 2, 2017 7:46:13 GMT -6
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Post by brux on Oct 2, 2017 7:47:21 GMT -6
The Fit Test is coming on Day 30! Eek!
I never got around to taking measurements, by bad, but I did take pictures on Day 1. I'm going to re-take them on Day 30. I don't think I'll be impressed, but I have to not let that discourage me.
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Post by trippyalien on Oct 2, 2017 7:54:28 GMT -6
I did Week 5 day 1 this morning. It was tough with the heavier weights, but I really like the structure of this one. Not looking forward to the fit test tomorrow, but I weighed myself on Saturday and I am 14 lbs down from where I started in August.
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Post by brux on Oct 2, 2017 7:57:08 GMT -6
I need to get heavier weights. I meant to lurk the thrift stores this weekend and spaced. I *think* I have some in the basement, but I also keep forgetting to check that.
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Post by Bluebird on Oct 2, 2017 7:57:55 GMT -6
I'm still here! I didn't take pics at the beginning, but maybe I will at this point so I can have a visual comparison later.
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Post by Bluebird on Oct 2, 2017 7:59:17 GMT -6
I need to get heavier weights. I meant to lurk the thrift stores this weekend and spaced. I *think* I have some in the basement, but I also keep forgetting to check that. Just in case you don't find a thrift store set, I got mine yesterday at Academy for just $10.
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Post by peachsmama on Oct 2, 2017 8:05:46 GMT -6
These lower body workouts are bitches. But effective. My butt looked great at the end of the last challenge.
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Post by rubysue on Oct 2, 2017 8:44:05 GMT -6
I only got in two workouts last week, because life. I was going to redo week 4, but I really like the separate upper/lower body workouts, so maybe I'll forge ahead to week 5.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 9:07:57 GMT -6
Well I'm wearing pants today that were too tight the last time I put them on, so that's cool. I doubled up this morning because I've been behind after my 3 day hiatus last week, but I'm caught up now and ready for week 5.
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Post by alwayscheese on Oct 2, 2017 9:44:55 GMT -6
Last week was insanity for me. I did workout once or twice I think. So I'm just going to continue with week two of my 6 week challenge. Thanks for the tag, I need all the reminders I can get! So I need to get off my phone and do a lower body workout.
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Post by Cher on Oct 2, 2017 10:39:03 GMT -6
How heavy are we supposed to go? I have up to 8, do I need heavier? I can prime myself some if I need to.
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Post by Cher on Oct 2, 2017 10:39:29 GMT -6
I took Saturday/Sunday off, so I need to double up today.
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Post by brux on Oct 2, 2017 12:31:47 GMT -6
How heavy are we supposed to go? I have up to 8, do I need heavier? I can prime myself some if I need to. She said this week a few pounds heavier than you had been using. So I think 8 would be fine for now. Maybe you'll want to go up again in a couple weeks.
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Post by loony on Oct 2, 2017 12:40:45 GMT -6
Cher - all I have is 10lbs...I've been using wine bottles for lateral raises, and 8 would be fine, but I'm just going slow and steady and was ok with the arms.
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Post by peachsmama on Oct 2, 2017 19:48:07 GMT -6
Finished week 4 tonight. Ready to start the next phase!
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Post by alwayscheese on Oct 2, 2017 20:06:18 GMT -6
Ok I did my workout. I'm using cans of metal bbs as weights lol.
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Post by Cher on Oct 2, 2017 20:23:32 GMT -6
I use my 8lbs now sometimes. So I think I should order some heavier weights.
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Post by Cher on Oct 2, 2017 20:27:28 GMT -6
I didn't record Friday here and I doubled up today. Im sorry if this is annoying, it keeps me accountable:
Day 25 Side to side lunge chop: 23 Squat thrusts: 28 Surfer squat jumps: 35 Rockettes: 67 Mountain climbers: 116 Speed skaters: 27 Sprint in place: 160 Scissor kicks: 52
Day 26 Bent over rows: 59 Weighted squat pulses: 80 Tricep dips: 43 Squat press alternating kick: 22 Balanced shoulder press: 28 Static lunge right: 32 Static lunge left: 40 Plank crossovers: 41
Day 27 Side to side lunge chop: 25 Squat thrusts: 28 Surfer squat jumps: 43 Rockettes: 52 Mountain climbers: 122 Speed skaters: 31 Sprint in place: 193 Scissor kicks: 57
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 21:42:28 GMT -6
Can you guys give me an idea of how much more intense Week 5 is? I only did a couple days of Week 4 and got knocked out. I've barely had energy to shuffle around my house this weekend, and my Target run just now kicked my butt. Should I go back to Week 4 or jump in to Week 5 tomorrow (assuming I even have the energy for it)?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 22:06:11 GMT -6
I caught up today and did day 27. It wasn't as bad as I was thinking it would be. This was the first time I didn't have to modify the squat thrusts for at least some of the moves.
I checked out day 29 because I hate change and it was giving me anxiety. Lol. It's not that bad but it's just all upper body for 8 sets so no "break".
She says go up 2-5 pounds from what you were using. I started with doing some moves with 3s and most recently have done all moves with 5s. So I'm going up to 8s for now.
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Post by loony on Oct 2, 2017 22:10:25 GMT -6
Can you guys give me an idea of how much more intense Week 5 is? I only did a couple days of Week 4 and got knocked out. I've barely had energy to shuffle around my house this weekend, and my Target run just now kicked my butt. Should I go back to Week 4 or jump in to Week 5 tomorrow (assuming I even have the energy for it)? It was definitely not more intense, just more focused.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 22:35:55 GMT -6
Can you guys give me an idea of how much more intense Week 5 is? I only did a couple days of Week 4 and got knocked out. I've barely had energy to shuffle around my house this weekend, and my Target run just now kicked my butt. Should I go back to Week 4 or jump in to Week 5 tomorrow (assuming I even have the energy for it)? It was definitely not more intense, just more focused. Oh ok, great! I can wait on increasing weight until I feel stronger. Thanks!
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Post by withanie on Oct 3, 2017 3:54:21 GMT -6
Day 29 done. I liked today, though admittedly I have not bought heavier weights yet. I will do that this weekend at the latest.
Those lateral raises are hard af for me though even without heavier weights 😬
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Post by kittyforman on Oct 3, 2017 4:45:15 GMT -6
Day 29 done. I bought 8lb weights 2 weeks ago and they're still in the back of my car, so I used my 5s. The back flys were hard AF for me though. I liked the format!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2017 6:28:12 GMT -6
I’m going to double up today. Last day of Week 4 and first day of Week 5. Whatever numbers those are.
Our water heater broke over the weekend and I didn’t feel like going to my parents house to shower again yesterday night so I didn’t get yesterday in... but SO has the new one installed now so no excuses!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2017 6:46:00 GMT -6
Woof. My arms.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2017 6:55:22 GMT -6
Day 29 done.
I have a question. I wasn’t able to get full range of motion on two moves using the 8 lb weights. The lateral raises and the reverse flys (hello weak shoulders). I basically couldn’t lift very high. So I continued but I don’t know if it’s better to drop down to 5s for full range or keep trucking with 8s and do as much as I could. What do you think?
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Post by trippyalien on Oct 3, 2017 7:32:07 GMT -6
I did the fit test this morning. Woof...those 10 second breaks are BRUTAL and my arms were pretty sore going into it from the upper body work I did for day 29 yesterday.
My scores:
Speed squats: 67 (+11) High knees: 110 (-9) Push ups: 20 (+4) Squat jumps: 23 (-1) Tricep dips: 28 (+4) Burpees: 11 (same) Alt lunges: 20 (-3) Plank: 60 sec (same
I went down on reps for 2 of them and stayed the same for 2, which isn't great...but I am still dealing with some tightness in my back and I think I was just being extra careful on the lower body ones when I could feel strain. Overall, I am not too disappointed.
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Post by trippyalien on Oct 3, 2017 7:39:10 GMT -6
Day 29 done. I have a question. I wasn’t able to get full range of motion on two moves using the 8 lb weights. The lateral raises and the reverse flys (hello weak shoulders). I basically couldn’t lift very high. So I continued but I don’t know if it’s better to drop down to 5s for full range or keep trucking with 8s and do as much as I could. What do you think? Typically, I try to push through with the heavier weights, just slower more careful reps...and if I feel I can't make the whole 60 seconds, I will switch to the lighter set mid-way through the time. If you are really straining or if anything hurts, I would stick with the 5s. I definitely spilt day 29 with 2 different sets of weights (still increased from last week, but heavier for the first 3 moves). Next upper body one, I am going to try to do the heavy set for 1-3 and 7-9. We'll see how that goes.
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